Section 1.1: Converting Numbers to Strings

There are several methods to transform numbers into strings. Here are the three primary approaches:

1. Concatenating an empty string to a numerical variable.
2. Utilizing the String function.
3. Employing the toString method.

Let's take a closer look at each method with examples.

Example 1: Converting Numbers to Strings Using Common Methods

var num1 = 10000;

var num2 = 50000;

var num3 = 100000;

var text1 = num1 + '';

var text2 = String(num2);

var text3 = num3.toString();

console.log([num1, text1]);

console.log([num2, text2]);

console.log([num3, text3]);

It’s worth noting that the toString() method can have different implications in certain contexts. For optimal performance, the concatenation method is often recommended. More details can be found through the link at the end of this article.

Additionally, ES6 provides another way to convert numbers to strings, though it may not be compatible with Internet Explorer.

Example 2: Using ES6 Template Literals for Conversion

let num = 10000;

let str = ${num};

console.log([num, str]); // Outputs: [10000, '10000']

Section 1.2: Converting Strings to Numbers

For converting strings back to numbers, two main methods stand out:

1. The Number function.
2. The parseInt function.

Let's see how these can be applied.

Example 1: Converting Strings to Numbers Using Two Methods

var parseNum1 = Number(text1);

var parseNum2 = parseInt(text2);

console.log([text1, parseNum1]);

console.log([text2, parseNum2]);

I highly recommend using the Number() function for string-to-number conversions due to its reliability.

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